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Pixel 4 XL vs Galaxy F05

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $2.95 per month of safe use, while the Pixel 4 XL is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 4 XL 40 · Galaxy F05 66 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Google Pixel 4 XL $150
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2019◆ Buy-by Oct 20202022
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.95/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 4 XL 60Galaxy F05 50

The Pixel 4 XL's screen is the better one — 6.3-inch p-oled, 1440 x 3040, 90hz.

Performance
Pixel 4 XL 50Galaxy F05 40

The Pixel 4 XL's Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 4 XL 52Galaxy F05 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Pixel 4 XL 54Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 3,700mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 4 XL 0Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 71 months longer than the Pixel 4 XL.

Value
Pixel 4 XL 40Galaxy F05 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F05 at $2.95 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 4 XLGalaxy F05
Price (street)$150$80
Display6.3-inch P-OLED, 1440 x 3040, 90Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 855MediaTek Helio G85
RAM6GB4GB
Storage64GB/128GB64GB/128GB
Battery3,700 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired, wireless25W wired
Rear cameras12.2MP main, 16MP telephoto 2x50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions160.4 × 75.1 × 8.2 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight193 g195 g
Water resistanceIP68None
Supported untilOct 2022Sep 2028
Pixel 4 XL full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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